Description

Ascorbic?Acid??is a natural antioxidant. ?Humans do not produce vitamin C naturally, as a result we have to resort to ingesting it and applying it topically with skin care products to get our dose of this vital nutrient. Vitamin C typically is either synthetic or ?natural. ?Ascorbic Acid is derived from natural sources and is found in fruits and vegetables. Ascorbic acid is a very active form of vitamin C and is the most bioavailable. However, it can be highly unstable, and can oxidize easily if not properly formulated.
INCI: Ascorbic Acid
Appearance:?Off ?white to white powder
Purity: >99.7% Pure
Manufacturers suggested Usage :?0.5 to 3%,?Add to the water phase. ?Check here for oil soluble Vitamin C
Solubility: ?Water
Common Uses/ Benefits
Vitamin C is known to assist in the production of collagen?that support the skin and keep it firm. Ascorbic Acid or Vitamin C ?is a naturally occurring anti-oxidant that can slow down hyperactive melanocytes in the upper layers of the skin when applied topically. Vitamin C can help protect your skin from ?free radicals. ?free radicals can lead to visible signs of aging like dark spots and wrinkles.?Vitamin C?has the ability to brighten dull skin, lighten pigmentation, and ?promote collagen synthesis-collagen giving skin plumpness and suppleness. It is popularly used in skin care products for its anti-aging benefits.
Benefits:

Potent antioxidant (scientifically proven to be able to protect skin from oxidative damages)
Can improve appearance of aged and fragile skin
Widely used as add-on ingredient in skin-lightening products to correct hyperpigmentation and age spots
Antioxidant effect can be improved by combining vitamin C with vitamin E and Ferulic Acid.
Stability can be improved by packaging in airless and UV protected containers.

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